volcano /vɒlˈkeɪ.nəʊ/ aep /vɑːlˈkeɪ.noʊ/ noun [C] (PLURAL volcanoes or volcanos)
► B2 a mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava (= hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or have been forced out: » an extinct/dormant volcano» an active volcano» Erupting volcanoes discharge massive quantities of dust into the stratosphere.Thesaurus+: ↑Earthquakes and volcanic eruptionsThesaurus+: ↑Hills and mountainsvolcanic /-ˈkæn.ɪk/ adjective► F0» volcanic ash/activity/rockThesaurus+: ↑Earthquakes and volcanic eruptionsThesaurus+: ↑Hills and mountains
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Extra Examples:» The long-dormant volcano has recently shown signs of erupting.» The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano.» Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.» Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.» The dust from the volcano spread northward.- Verb Endings for conform
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